Union County

Ecosystem Overview

The Union County ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in Union County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Maynardville, Union County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Union County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Maynardville

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common2 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common2 obs.

Campanula divaricata

Appalachian bellflower

Very Common2 obs.

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia

Very Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common1 obs.

Dolomedes albineus

Common1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Common1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common1 obs.

Trillium luteum

Yellow Trillium

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Hygrocybe cantharellus

Goblet Waxcap

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Rare1 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Rare1 obs.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2950%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Union County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Luttrell

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+2950% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Union County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2950%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Union County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Luttrell

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+2950% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Maynardville

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common2 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common2 obs.

Campanula divaricata

Appalachian bellflower

Very Common2 obs.

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia

Very Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common1 obs.

Dolomedes albineus

Common1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Common1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common1 obs.

Trillium luteum

Yellow Trillium

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Hygrocybe cantharellus

Goblet Waxcap

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Rare1 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Rare1 obs.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Rare1 obs.

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